Alexa and Dino first met in the winter of 2009 at a tennis formal for the University of Minnesota where they both attended. Dino, originally from Croatia, had been recruited by U of M to play for their tennis team. Even though Alexa was not on a team, she’s always open to trying new things and meeting new people so she attended the formal with a friend. To get the formal started, they used a fun little ice breaker to give everyone a chance to meet someone and get to know them. Each person was given a celebrity’s name and the goal was to find the other person who had your celebrity’s significant other. For Alexa, she was Heidi Klum and Dino was her Seal. They found each other and learned they had way more in common than a celebrity love match.
Soon after the formal they started dating. They enjoyed doing everything together. Whether they were eating sushi, going to comedy shows, or just working out; they loved being with each other. After graduation the two moved to New York City to start a life together there. And it was in their cozy New York City apartment where Dino proposed. Alexa still remembers it like it was yesterday, “It was April of 2014 and Dino made me a lovely dinner in our apartment. After dinner, he gave me this ornate book full of photos of us and messages of our journey together. Each page expressing his love for me. At this point, I still had no idea what was happening, I just loved the book so much! Then he brought out our favorite dessert and there was the box with a ring inside of it! I was so surprised! I loved how romantic and intimate it was.”
Between planning a wedding, moving from New York to Boston (Dino was just accepted to Harvard!!), and visiting Dino’s family in Europe, these two made a stop in Northeast Wisconsin for their Engagement Session! For our shoot, we explored the beautiful spots found alongside the Fox River at sunset in the city of De Pere. We walked up and down the trail, across the bridge, along the boardwalk and even checked out the adorable little Locktender’s House right on the water! Dino brought along his guitar because he is an incredible musician and serenaded us while we made gorgeous images. I loved everything about our session and I cannot wait for their Spring Wedding at the Botanical Garden next year!!
Huge thank you to Karly Cullen for Alexa’s hair and make-up and Apricot Lane Boutique for Alexa’s beautiful white dress!
Lovely!! Congrats & so happy for you guys!!
Wow! Beautiful pictures. You guys had a great scenery and the photographer caught your emotions extremely well!
These photos are amazing! So happy for you and Dino, Lex!
Love these pictures! You guys look amazing
Love the photos!! You guys look absolutely amazing! :)
These are stunning!!!
Beautiful photos! Love you two!
So lovely! I can’t even imagine what the wedding photos will look like, and can’t wait to see them!
Congratulations guys! You two look so beautiful and happy together
Amazing photos!!
Beautiful <3
What a beautiful couple! Gorgeous photos!
Very nice.fora su slike skroz,sve najbolje
Gorgeous :)
Gorgeous pictures! U can just feel the love u two share.
Beautiful photos!! Love them all!
stunning!
Super fotke, congrats!!
Amazing pictures….gorgeous smiles…love you both <3
Cute pictures! All the best :)
Amazing pictures! So happy for you both!
Congratulations Dino and Alexa! Love the photos and hope you’ve enjoying Europe.
what a lovely photos and couple :) Good luck :D
Such a cute and lovely couple!
perfect !
Those are awesomeeee
Alexa looking amazing:)
Dino still good.
Gorgeous photos of a fantastic couple! Congrats all around :)
Great pics! Congrats.
Love the pictures – very natural looking!!
Great couple, best of luck :-)
Beautiful photos you two!
These are so beautiful!! Love you guys xoxo
You two look amazing!!! Beautiful pics :)
Such beautiful photos! Congrats!
SO LOVELY! Congrats you beautiful humans (inside and out!)
Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple!!
Awesome pics man..so happy for you!
You look beautiful Lex! These pictures are great! Love you
I love your pictures. What a gorgeous couple.
Beautiful photos of a wonderful match! Congratulations :) Look forward to seeing you two much more in the years to come
Congrats!!!
Congrats to the both of you on the engagement. I wish you guys the best in the next phase of your lives.
Fantastic couple and fantastic pictures :)
prekrasni ste :-)
These photos are beautiful!! Congrats you guys!
Outstanding!
You guys look so great together!! These photos warm my heart! Love you both!
Stunning! Can’t wait to see you guys soon in Boston!!
Looking great Alexa! Dino, you’re alright too.
Love caught on camera! Congrats!
Best photos everrrrrr
Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations you two!
Great pics, congrats guys!!
You two are so cute! So happy and honored to be your photographer! :)
A gorgeous couple with gorgeous pics! Can’t wait for the wedding!
Great pictures!
You two are so cute together!!!! The pictures are gorgeous!!! Can’t wait for the wedding!! <3 <3
so beautiful! congrats!!
Beautiful pictures of two beautiful people. Looking forward to watching your life together.
Stunning work and such a gorgeous couple! So happy for you both!
Beautiful couple with a very bright future?
These pictures are amazing! I love them all and love you both!
Such a beautiful couple
Stunning photos of a beautiful, smart and fun loving couple:) we love you and look forward to celebrating the two of you!
These are amazing!! Love you both!